folder tree in explorer and firewall question

[b-man]

how do i get the folder/file tree to be default in explorer. i get the common tasks menu down the right hand side and have to click the folders button to get the folder tree

also how can i copy a windows firewall setup and reuse for my unattended install so it doesnt have to get set up again

[Martin H]

how do i get the folder/file tree to be default in explorer.

It is allready like that by default, so i'm guessing you mean 'My Computer' and not 'Explorer'...

Anyway, here's the tweak in INF and regfile syntax...

INF:

[Version]
Signature=$Windows NT$

[DefaultInstall]
AddReg=addreg

[addreg]
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Classes\Folder\shell","",,"explore"

Reg:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Folder\shell]
@="explore"

[b-man]

oops i meant in explorer but by just clicking and folder on desktop, my docs, my computer etc

thanks works a charm been looking for that since xp was out lol

any1 know how to copy firewall settings or where they are?

Edited June 12, 2009 by b-man